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April 23, 2020

Swing-state Republicans pin virus fallout on Democrats

The moment marks the arrival of a more contentious phase in the virus fallout – the political fight over who to blame for the economic devastation.
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April 23, 2020

Treasury toughens guidance on who can get small-business funds

The guidance emphasizes that companies must assess their economic need for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program.
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April 23, 2020

Luxury hotel executive biggest winner of U.S. small-business relief

A combined total of $59 million from the small business lending package went to three lodging companies chaired by Monty Bennett, according to regulatory filings.
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April 23, 2020

Maine Acts of Kindness: Young pen pals help to bridge generations

'I wait eagerly for the mailman,' says a 92-year-old man who has been getting letters from first-graders in Dayton.
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April 23, 2020

USA Track and Field defends CEO’s $4.2 million 2018 payout

Max Siegel received nearly $4.3 million in 2018, but he's taken the group from $21 million to $39.8 million in gross revenue since 2011, the year before he took over.

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April 23, 2020

Somber Congress delivers nearly $500 billion more in virus aid

The president is expected to sign the legislation, but debate has already begun over what comes next.
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April 23, 2020

Rising to the occasion: In quarantine, some find baking is exactly what they knead

Across the country, grocery store shelves normally stocked with flour and yeast are bare, and social media is flooded with pictures of homemade loaves of bread. As people are stuck at home during a global pandemic, many are turning to bread and baked goods for comfort.
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April 23, 2020

Probe sought in Trump administration’s ouster of scientist

A top vaccine scientist says he was ousted for resisting political pressure to promote hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19.
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April 23, 2020

Portland schools add another meal site for students in need

Starting Monday, school meals will be available at the Reiche Community School from 10 a.m. to noon.
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April 23, 2020

MOFGA, Maine Farmland Trust launch grants for farmers disrupted by coronavirus

"Things have really shifted rapidly and a lot of farms have lost sales from market disruptions," said Sarah Alexander, executive director of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardners Association.